Phlebotomist Colleen Novak of Columbus prepares Roncalli Junior Pat Caskey's arm to insert a needle and take a blood donation at Roncalli High School.

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If you're a fan of Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies, then you've got an incentive to pull up your sleeve and donate some blood.

The Indiana Blood Center is partnering with Girls Scouts of Central Indiana for "Thin Mints for a Cause" blood drives Friday. Those who give blood at any of the nine donor centers from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday will get receive a box of Thin Mint cookies, while supplies last.

"I'd venture a guess that few non-profits are as synonymous with cookies as the Girl Scouts and Indiana Blood Center," said Shannon Jordan, director of marketing for the center. "We are known for the cookies ...